Western Colorado University
About
More than one hundred years old, Western Colorado University is a public university that offers 100+ four-year degrees, as well seven master's track programs, five of which are accelerated five-year programs. In 2017, Forbes magazine designated Western Colorado University as one of the top 100 institutions in the West and in 2019, Western received an $80 million dollar gift from alumnus Paul Rady to partner with CU Boulder to create a world class school of Computer Science and Engineering in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Sitting atop the world at 7,702 feet, Western was named three times by Elevation Outdoors magazine as the "Top Adventure School in the West." Having an average class size of fourteen, Western offers a one of kind opportunity for world class education in a small town environment.
Western student Justine Chang won TEACH Colorado's $1,000 "Shape the Future" scholarship. See her reason for teaching below!
The year long residency experience was invaluable. I felt like my student teaching was my first year teaching.
Amy Jo Odubhaigh
Programs
Bachelor’s & licensure
Adult Degree Completion General Studies + Teacher Licensure
Program Info
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Program Start
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$7,200
In State Tuition
$10,368
Out of State Tuition
$30
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at Western Colorado University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Western Colorado University to see if you can, too!
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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
Western offers several scholarships to help Adult Degree Completion (ADC) students pay for school. Most awards are renewable, based on eligibility and funding.
ADC Legacy Scholarship offers up to $1,500 per year for students enrolled in at least 15 credits annually, with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and consistent participation in ADC advising sessions. Preference is given to out-of-state students.
Colorado Women’s Education Foundation Scholarship awards up to $2,000 per year, with an additional $1,000 matched. Visit the CWEF website <https://www.cwef.org/how-to-apply> for specific eligibility requirements.
Earn to Learn Scholarship is for Colorado residents who receive at least $1 in Pell Grant or have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 13,999 or less. Students enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester and participating in advising can save $500, which Western matches 8:1—turning it into $4,500. Applications are accepted each spring.
Horizon Scholarship awards between $1,000 and $2,500 per year to Colorado residents with a 2.0 GPA or higher, enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester, and participating in ADC advising.
MGD Scholarship provides up to $1,000 per year for Colorado residents with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester, and who meet income eligibility. This scholarship is matched 1:1 and is renewable for up to two years.
To learn more about scholarships, click here or email adc@western.edu
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
Licensure Areas
Business / Marketing 6-12
Computer Science K-12
Drama / Theatre Arts (grades k-12)
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
English Language Arts (grades 7-12)
Family and Consumer Science (Grades 6-12)
Health K-12
Mathematics (grades 5-12)
Mathematics: Middle Level (grades 5-8)
Music K-12
Physical Education (grades K-12)
Science 6-12
Social Studies (grades 7-12)
Special Education Pre-K-12
Technology Education 6-12
Visual Arts (grades K-12) K-12
World Languages K-12
